Better Off Dead...

Better Off Dead...

Insanity doesn't run in the family, it gallops.

6.6 /10 544 votes
August 23, 1985 1h 37m Released

Storyline

High school student Lane Meyer sinks into suicidal depression when his girlfriend dumps him for jock Roy Stalin, the high school ski racing champion. Meanwhile, he has to deal with his eccentric family, a tenacious paperboy and an obnoxious neighbor whose mother is hosting a beautiful French exchange student named Monique.

Key Information

Director Savage Steve Holland
Writers Savage Steve Holland
Studio A&M Films
Rating 6.6/10
Language EN
Budget $3,500,000

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Cast & Crew

John Cusack

John Cusack

Lane Meyer

Amanda Wyss

Amanda Wyss

Beth Truss

Diane Franklin

Diane Franklin

Monique Junot

Aaron Dozier

Roy Stalin

Curtis Armstrong

Curtis Armstrong

Charles De Mar

David Ogden Stiers

David Ogden Stiers

Al Meyer

Kim Darby

Kim Darby

Jenny Meyer

Demian Slade

Demian Slade

Johnny Gasparini

Laura Waterbury

Mrs. Smith

Dan Schneider

Dan Schneider

Ricky Smith

Yuji Okumoto

Yuji Okumoto

Yee Sook Ree

Brian Imada

Brian Imada

Chen Ree

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Off Dead... was released on August 23, 1985.

The runtime of Better Off Dead... is 1h 37m.

Better Off Dead... is a Comedy, Romance movie.

Better Off Dead... has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.

Better Off Dead... is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Better Off Dead... was directed by Savage Steve Holland.

The main cast of Better Off Dead... includes John Cusack, Amanda Wyss, Diane Franklin.

Better Off Dead... is originally in English.